Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Are you he of whom I spoke in old time by my servants the prophets of Israel, who prophesied in those days for [many] years that I would bring you against them?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Gog - is not mentioned by name in any existing prophecy before Ezekiel’s time. The reference here shows:

  1. that the conflict with…
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Of whom I have spoken in old time.— This is put in that interrogative form which is often used for emphatic assurance. The word

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Thus says the Lord God, putting the question that follows: are you he of whom I have spoken of old time by my…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The enemy will make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwells safely under the Divine protection, will you not come to know …

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